美国课件3历史 美国概况 英语国家概况 英美概况教学教材.ppt

Highlight The American Revolution The American Revolution 1. The eve of the American Revolution 2. George Washington 3. Benjamin Franklin 4. War of Independence The War of Independence ◇ The 13 American colonies revolted against their British rulers in 1775. The war began on April 19, when British regulars fired on the Minutemen (militia) of Lexington, Mass. ◇ The fighting ended with the surrender of the British at Yorktown on Oct. 19, 1781. ◇ Great Britain signed a formal treaty recognizing the independence of the colonies. The background 1. The French and Indian War 2. The Enlightenment 3. The British Mercantilist Policy and the Colonist’ Resistance 4. The First Continental Congress The War of Independence 1. 3 wars were fought between the English and French colonies: King William’s War (1689–97) Queen Anne’s War (1702–1713) King George’s War (1744–48) 2. 7 years’ War: The French and Indian War (1756-63) was a decisive war fought between the English on one side and the French and American Indians on the other in the 1750s. As a result of the War, the French was completely defeated and lost her land in America and were driven out of India.  The War of Independence 1. France ceded to England all her Canadian lands; 2. France ceded to England all her lands east of the Mississippi River. American History Lecturer: Qin Jie Aims Get to know the general history of US Get to know the specific and significant events of US history Get to know the important historical figures Beginning Periods 1. Early American History 2. The War of Independence Before 1492 Discovery The reasons of Europeans’ coming to America (3Gs): 1. The need for increased trade; 2. The zeal of Spanish priests to convert the native Indians to Christianity; 3. The need of European religious and political dissenters for refuge from persecution in their hom